Appointments are required unless you visit a Driver License Processing Center to apply for your permit. Once you've reached that age and you're ready to take your California permit test, schedule an appointment at the DMV. What do you need to take your permit test? California, you must be at least 15 1⁄ 2 to get your permit. That's why it's important that you're well prepared for your visit to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to take your California permit test. Getting your learner's permit is the first step on the road to obtaining your driver's license.
